Kinki Sharyo Nagaden 3500

Built by Eidan, Kisha, Tokyu Car, Kinki Sharyo, Kawasaki, Nippon Sharyo, Hitachi

Top speed

100 km/h

62 mph

Track gauge

1,067 mm

Cape gauge

Years built

1961–1971

Overview of the Kinki Sharyo Nagaden 3500

The Nagaden 3500, originally part of the Tokyo Metro's 3000 series, is an electric multiple unit with a distinguished service history in Japan.

Built between 1961 and 1971 by esteemed manufacturers including Eidan, Kisha, Tokyu Car, and Hitachi, this series showcases robust Japanese engineering.

Following a significant refurbishment in 1993, the Nagaden 3500 continued to offer reliable service.

With a top speed of 100 km/h and a gauge of 1067 mm, this EMU is a testament to adaptable and enduring railway technology. Its dimensions of 18 meters per car, 2.79 meters in width, and 4 meters in height, along with its 1.5 kV DC electric systems, align perfectly with Japanese rail standards.

Kinki Sharyo Nagaden 3500 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	Tokyo metro 3000
Built by	Eidan, Kisha, Tokyu Car, Kinki Sharyo, Kawasaki, Nippon Sharyo, Hitachi · 1961–1971
Refurbished	1993
Top speed	100 km/h62 mph	62 mph
Electric systems	1.5 kV DC
Track gauge	1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in	3 ft 6 in
Car length	18 m59 ft 1 in	59 ft 1 in
Width	2.79 m9 ft 2 in	9 ft 2 in
Height	4 m13 ft 1 in	13 ft 1 in